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Transient Ischemic Attack

What is transient ischemic attack?
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced, often by a blood clot. After a short time, blood flows again and the symptoms go away. With a stroke, the blood flow stays blocked, and the brain has permanent damage. Some people call a TIA a mini-stroke, because the symptoms are those of a stroke but don't last long.

A TIA is a warning: it means you are likely to have a stroke in the future. If you think you are having a TIA, call 911 or other emergency services right away. Early treatment can help prevent a stroke. If you think you have had a TIA but your symptoms have gone away, you still need to call your doctor right away.

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Care at St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s TIA Center operates around the clock within the emergency departments at St. Luke’s Boise and Meridian Medical Centers. Our specially trained team is dedicated to rapid evaluation and treatment to prevent stroke and further damage in anyone experiencing TIA. We’ll also perform an evaluation to help identify and treat the underlying causes of the potential stroke.


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  • Help yourself adjust back to life after a stroke by attending this supportive and informational group for stroke patients and their families.

  • Help yourself adjust back to life after a stroke by attending this supportive and informational group for stroke patients and their families.